Gabriel Jackson

Composer Gabriel Jackson has become an important presence in the revitalized English choral scene in the 21st century, with an accessible yet utterly distinctive style that incorporates diverse influences. Jackson's works began to appear and be performed shortly after his graduation in the 1980s. It was after the year 2000, though, that his music gained traction. Jackson earned a British Composer Award in the honor's first year. An album of his works appeared on the Delphian label in 2005, and another on Hyperion in 2009. A major breakthrough was his designation as associate composer to the BBC Singers from 2010 to 2013. Jackson has also written music for organ, a piano concerto, and other instrumental works. ~ James Manheim